...I have found that students that can "see" the mathematics can often understand the mathematics, so I encourage students to use diagrams and graphs to visualize problems. I am a patient teacher, as well, encouraging students to ask questions as we work and providing additional examples to help st... (read more)
...In addition, I am a strong networker and enjoy teaching other these skills. Lastly, as part of my academic journey, I have done 10+ interviews yearly for placements; as such, I am very experienced in thinking about how immediate opportunities can shape long term goals for a career you are happy ... (read more)
...After playing at the youth, middle school and high school levels, I have coached tennis for over 25 years. I have coached at the youth and middle school levels. I have coached both boys' and girls teams, including my own daughters' and sons' teams as they were growing up. (read more)
...If they want to focus on homework problems, we’ll do that. If they need worksheets to drill certain problems, I’ll bring worksheets. If they need a lesson planned, I’ll plan the lesson. (read more)
...In front of a large classroom, you are forced to say what is somewhat helpful to a number of people, yet it was not EXACTLY what ANYONE needed to hear. The classroom setting often makes it impossible to address any one student's specific need, since a group average "composite character" must be taught to instead. This can be frustrating. (read more)